Marseilles Architecture

Marseille is a city where architectural history and innovation converge, offering a remarkable journey from the grandeur of its historic monuments to the boldness of contemporary design.

From the Cathédrale de la Major, an imposing structure that blends Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic influences, to the CMA CGM Tower, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Marseilles is a city of extremes.

It’s architectural landscape includes Le Corbusier’s pioneering modernist housing (Unité d’Habitation), the neo-Byzantine Basilica Notre-Dame de la Garde, the Porte d’Aix, the Cosquer Méditerranée, the Fonds Regional d’Art Contemporain, and many others—each layer adding to the city’s rich, evolving identity.

Check out images of Marseilles architecture in the Galleries.